Author Archive: Bernews6

Special Olympians Aiming For Big Medal Haul

[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda’s athletes have been tipped to win a heavy haul of medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The island’s 19-strong team made the long journey to Berlin from Waiblingen, a town in the southwest of Germany, where they have spent the past few days meeting and greeting the local community as part of... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday June 16

Friday, June 16 is expected to see sunny breaks, a few showers at day, more frequent overnight, with the high to be near 28°C/82°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 92%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset will be at 8.27pm. High... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Death Of 69-Yr-Old Duane Presti

The police have now confirmed the death of 69-year-old American visitor Duane Presti, which sadly marks the 8th road traffic fatality this year and the third in the past few days. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the death of 69-year-old American visitor Duane Presti, Bermuda’s eighth road fatality of... Read more of this article

Winners Announced As Artists Make A Splash

Faith Looby, Siena Walters, Mark Lewis, Isaiah Hayward, and Michaela Antoinette won their respective categories in the ‘Bermuda Is Worth Protecting’ Art Contest. A spokesperson said, “Last month, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme [BOPP], Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], and Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] launched... Read more of this article

Police On National Heroes’ Day Holiday

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a press conference regarding the upcoming National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend. Superintendent Sean Field-Lament said, “With the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend almost upon us, the public can look forward to a host of social events, including carnival type activity starting Thursday, 15th June 2023 and... Read more of this article

Video: June 15th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Plans submitted for Coast Guard Substation, Berkeley’s Dress Code-Runway Show, CG host talk with Trevor Noah & Glenn Jones, Bermuda Archives holds open house event, CedarBridge students take part in math event and Kendra Earls reflects on time at Masterworks are some of the stories in this morning’s [June 15] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday June 15

Thursday, June 15 is expected to see a mix of sun and cloud, then showers approach overnight, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 24°C/75°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset will be at 8.27pm. High tide... Read more of this article

Photos: Berkeley’s Dress Code-Runway Show

As a part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, the Berkeley Educational Society held their ‘Dress Code Runway Show’ — a Tea, Hat, and Fashion show fundraiser — on Sunday [June 11]. Maxine Esdaille, Chair of the Planning Committee, previously said, “The idea behind this event is to recognize and celebrate Berkeley’s contribution, through... Read more of this article

No Plans To Assess Territories Representation

No Overseas Territory has “formally raised the idea of formal representation in this House and we do not plan on making assessment on UK parliamentary representation for Overseas Territories,” British MP David Rutley said. During the British Parliament’s session on June 12th, Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State... Read more of this article

FIL Limited Win Blood Drive Competition

Bermuda Hospitals Board congratulated FIL Limited for winning the tenth Corporate Blood Drive. A spokesperson said, “The annual competition included 16 local companies. The competition has every blood donation from an employee or an employee’s friends and family count towards each company’s total. “The winner’s trophy was presented to FIL... Read more of this article

Video: June 14th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Local elderly victim was defrauded of $100,000, UK Parliament: Q&A on Cannabis Licensing Bill, public reminded to be vigilant of scams, Arboriculture & horticulture trainees commended, FIL Limited win Blood Drive Competition, SPS distributes $30,000 of school supplies, BELCO E-Billing Campaign winners announced, Xtreme Sports Fun Zone to permanently... Read more of this article

CG Host Talk With Trevor Noah & Glenn Jones

Over 600 people gathered on June 10th for “Belong Everywhere: A Discussion with Trevor Noah,” an event organized by CG Insurance in conjunction with their Zest Wellness Programme and hosted by Glenn Jones. A spokesperson said, “The audience, consisting of CG medical clients who utilize the CG Wellness Programme and CG staff members, were... Read more of this article